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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY

May 5, 2020

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jim Bonsall, President; Vera Davison, Vice-President (arrived at 11:10); Steve Ramsey, Randy Thomas, Ed Jordan, Bruce Blanton

TELECONFERENCE: Beverly Kennon, Steve Lemmons, Nick Cox, Bernard Hudson, Allen Gilbert and Daniel Thomas

REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the roll of the Webster Parish Police Jury

Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Ed Jordan to open the meeting with prayer. 

Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Bruce Blanton motioned, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to add City of Springhill- one load of cold mix using Municipality Funding, pending paperwork. Motion carried , with 1 absent

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

(Roll was called for each vote)

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Daniel Thomas.  Motion carried, with 1 absent.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to adopt the minutes of the April 7, 2020 Regular (Teleconference) Meeting.  Motion carried, with 1 absent

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Allen Gilbert to approve Bonnie & Clyde Café and Convenience Store LLC for an Alcohol Sales Permit. 10 yeas, 1 nay Ed Jordan, with 1 absent

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve budget amendments ending April 30, 2020 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to ratify the action of the Stay At Home Order per the governor -Executive Department Proclamation Numbers 33,37 and 41 JBE 2020. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve the resolution from the Village of Doyline for culvert installation for the residents for 2020.   Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve the resolution for the Town of Cullen for a load of cold mix and SBII stone for their stockpile (paperwork pending) using Municipality Funding.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruce Blanton moved, seconded by Mr. Randy Thomas to approve the resolution for the City of Springhill for a load of cold mix for their stockpile (paperwork pending) using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve the Financial Statement, Bank Reconciliation and Check Register for March 2020. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Ramsey to approve the Annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2019 audit. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve Webster Parish Communications District Board Appointments: Reappoint Billy Dorsey and Kip Mourad for a 4 year term, Appoint Hank Haynes to replace Steve Cropper (law enforcement) for a 4 year term and Appoint Ray Brown to replace Kerry McBride (medical services) for a 4 year term. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMENTS:

Brian Williams     WPPJ OEP/HS Director reported to the jury

Lee Faulk              LSU/AG Center sent in a written report

Wanda Finley       WP Headstart sent in a written report

Mr. Jim Bonsall asked if anyone on the teleconference would like to speak-no comments.

There being no further business to bring before the Jury, the meeting adjourned.

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Lisa C. Balkom                                                                        Jim Bonsall

 Asst. Secretary-Treasurer                                                        President